Brian Thacker

Graphic Designer for both web and print. Past experience in marketing and education industries. I can't believe I get paid to design!

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

One thing I've rarely thought about is Game-Based Marketing. Gamification is a thing. Consider the non-gaming elements that drive user engagement and motivate people to connect on a deeper level. Read this Forbes article: https://t.co/UExFBqYklw #socialcommerce

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

Made a walk-through of my professional web portfolio site. Hope you enjoy! https://t.co/JOLcNH4cKX

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

I'm not sure how I feel about this, but the publication Fast Company wrote a story detailing a new'ish app called Universe that allows users to create a website quick and easy. The sites actually look attractive and professional. No desktop needed!
https://t.co/0CtG1NlIeF

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@DesignsbyNormaG Started a new job. Does that count @DesignsbyNormaG?

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@MarleyDWilson Okay. I've spent way to much time exploring this app. I'm so getting this! @MarleyDWilson

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@mamdesigns84 I'm all about the custom illustrations. @mamdesigns84

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@Bea_pename @Bea_pename That's a good goal!

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

Do you have a particular company size you'd like to work for when you graduate? I'm more interested in larger companies for job security and healthcare. #GRD141

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@MarleyDWilson @MarleyDWilson I'm thinking about starting out as a contractor to build my portfolio and then branching out.

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@BrandonH_GFX @BrandonH_GFX Great answer! You've got a good head on your shoulders.

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@LkcreechDesigns @LkcreechDesigns You can look at any really. Almost every big company has some graphic designer on staff.

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

Always learning... https://t.co/HnklUuxNWS

[Norma Gomez @DesignsbyNormaG]

I just recently got into illustrator and I love it! Here are some tips and tricks if anyone else is interested! #GRD141 https://t.co/EYXcM8G9Yd

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@designsbynora I agree. I'm completely intimidated by detailed illustration. Need to at least try. https://t.co/5uJqVAsyAj

[Norma Gomez @DesignsbyNormaG]

It's always fun to get out of your comfort zone and try something else. Who knows...you might be good at it...
#GRD141 https://t.co/HVpi3bkRXz

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@Wynndesign1 Yep. As far as web folks go you should be able to do multiple jobs. Design and Frontend or Frontend and Backend. Way of the future.

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

Helpful for the designer newbies! https://t.co/UWoJXKkBtm

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@LkcreechDesigns Really cool! You can see how the hand the head is resting on is a little different. I think it's truly an illustration.

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

Bandon found a cool page that lists graphic designer styles. Check it out! https://t.co/bMjg7L0ylF

[Brandon Hunter @BrandonH_GFX]

Hey #GRD141 found it interesting to see where my style of design falls under, thought you guys might also find it interesting! https://t.co/DvVDexybeJ

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@BrandonH_GFX Interesting. I think I'm more of a clean and minimalist type of designer.

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@iDesignNC1 Not a problem. Networking is the way to go!

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

Consider joining the Triangle Designers Slack page. Lots of information about local jobs, events, etc. #GRD141 https://t.co/6b4mJ2LwyY

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

@mamdesigns84 I can only dream to have penmanship like hers.

[Brian Thacker @thackerdesigns]

Who do you look up to in the graphic design field? Llew Mejia has really caught my eye. Check it out: https://t.co/9lpPltZ4ii #GRD141